Ilkka Suppanen is one of the best-known contemporary Finnish designers in the world. His works have been widely exhibited, and he has received many international awards. His design studio, founded in 1995, operates in the fields of interior, product and concept design and architecture. In 1997, Suppanen co-founded the Snowcrash design co-operative, which quickly gained international success. Suppanen’s works reflect his constant interest in new materials, uses and production techniques. His style can be described as light, forward-looking and yet classically Scandinavian.